Cobden Appleknockers (Cobden, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL), 65-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Cobden upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Appleknockers travel to Century (Ullin, IL) to play the Centurions in a South Egyptian bout on Friday, February 20. The Centurions go into the bout with a record of 4-9.

Next up, the Blackcats play the Dieterich Movin Maroons (Dieterich, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 14. Goreville will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Movin Maroons go into the bout with a 10-9 record after their 62-40 non-league win over Windsor (Windsor, IL).